The Mental Golf Show

Mike Booker – No More Golf Victimhood, Embrace the Suck, and Become a Tournament Golfer

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Jun 3, 2025
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Mike Booker
Mike Booker, a Texas Golf Hall of Famer and former tour pro, dives deep into the psychology of golf. He discusses building and losing confidence, and how to embrace mistakes on the course. Booker emphasizes the importance of a disciplined pre-shot routine and visualization techniques for performance. He contrasts tournament golfers with recreational players, advocating for a proactive mindset to combat negativity. The conversation also touches on creating structured practice plans to enhance skills and the responsibility players have in facing challenges in golf.
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ADVICE

Build Confidence Brick by Brick

  • Confidence builds and erodes gradually by "bricks" of good or bad shots.
  • Focus on solid contact and good strokes over just scoring to maintain confidence.
ADVICE

Adapt but Be Pragmatic

  • Adapt your swing if bad shots persist, but learn when to 'dance with the one that brung you.'
  • Be pragmatic to avoid going too far over par while trying to fix issues mid-round.
ANECDOTE

Concealing Mistakes Shows Maturity

  • Mike once shot 69 with a triple but didn't tell anyone to maintain the tournament golfer attitude.
  • This clinical approach helps avoid dwelling on mistakes and keeps focus on results.
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